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unrealistically

 

[ ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that is not realistic

In an unrealistic manner; in a way that does not reflect reality or likelihood.

Synonyms

fantastically, impossibly, unbelievably

Examples of usage

  • He portrayed the character unrealistically, making it hard for the audience to connect with.
  • The expectations set by the company were unrealistically high, leading to disappointment.
Context #2 | Adverb

to an unreasonably or excessively extent

In an exaggerated or extreme manner, beyond what is reasonable or feasible.

Synonyms

excessively, overly, unreasonably

Examples of usage

  • She expected him to solve the problem unrealistically quickly.
  • The prices were raised unrealistically, causing customers to look for alternative options.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrealistically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrealisticamente

🇮🇳 अवास्तविक रूप से

🇩🇪 unrealistisch

🇮🇩 secara tidak realistis

🇺🇦 нереалістично

🇵🇱 nierealistycznie

🇯🇵 非現実的に

🇫🇷 de manière irréaliste

🇪🇸 irrealistamente

🇹🇷 gerçekçi olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비현실적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير واقعي

🇨🇿 nereálně

🇸🇰 nereálne

🇨🇳 不现实地

🇸🇮 nerealistično

🇮🇸 óraunhæft

🇰🇿 шынайы емес түрде

🇬🇪 არარეალისტურად

🇦🇿 realist deyil

🇲🇽 irrealistamente

Etymology

The word 'unrealistically' is formed from the adverb 'unrealistic' by adding the suffix '-ly', which is commonly used to form adverbs from adjectives. The root word 'unrealistic' comes from the combination of 'un-' as a negative prefix and 'realistic', meaning 'based on or concerned with the actual nature of things'. The adverb 'unrealistically' has been in use since the 19th century to describe actions or situations that are not in accordance with reality or reason.

See also: real, realism, realistic, realistically, reality, realize, really, realtor, surreal, unreal, unrealised, unrealistic, unrealizable, unrealized, unrealness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,655, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.